Khosla, VCs Plow $100 Million Into Blood Test Startup Using AI

Karius’ technology is already being used to test patients’ blood for infections.

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Blood-testing company Karius Inc. raised $100 million in a new funding round from investors, and will use the cash to get its technology for detecting hard-to-identify infections into more hospitals.

The funding round was led by existing investor Khosla Ventures alongside 5AM Ventures and Gilde Healthcare. The company declined to give its valuation.